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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.02 and 323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.02 and 323.53 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.02 = 323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.02 = 323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.02 × 323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 269,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,504.07/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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