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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 766.32 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 766.32 and 445.12 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 766.32 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/766.32 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 766.32 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 341,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,104.36/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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