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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.17 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.17 and 325.94 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.17 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.17 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.17 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 271,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,558.45/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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