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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 766.39 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 766.39 and 322.47 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 766.39 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/766.39 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 766.39 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 247,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,137.78/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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