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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 833.37 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 833.37 and 321.68 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 833.37 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/833.37 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 833.37 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 268,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,074.29/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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