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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.76 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.76 and 322.80 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.76 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.76 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.76 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 247,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,510.13/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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