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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 766.38 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 766.38 and 322.44 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 766.38 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/766.38 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 766.38 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 247,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,111.57/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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