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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 766.62 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 766.62 and 322.62 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 766.62 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/766.62 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 766.62 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 247,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,326.94/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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