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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.64 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.64 and 322.72 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.64 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.64 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.64 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 247,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,410.06/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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