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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 766.77 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 766.77 and 322.75 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 766.77 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/766.77 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 766.77 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 247,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,475.02/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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