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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 766.43 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 766.43 and 322.53 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 766.43 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/766.43 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 766.43 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 247,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,195.06/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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