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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 832.48 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 832.48 and 324.72 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 832.48 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/832.48 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 832.48 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 270,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322.91/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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