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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 833.54 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 833.54 and 323.94 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 833.54 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/833.54 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 833.54 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 270,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,011.16/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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