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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 831.51 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 831.51 and 323.89 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 831.51 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/831.51 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 831.51 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 269,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,317.77/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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