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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 766.52 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 766.52 and 322.52 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 766.52 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/766.52 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 766.52 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 247,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,218.03/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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