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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.69, 766.89 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.69, 766.89 and 322.82 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.69 : 766.89 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.69/766.89 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.69x = 766.89 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.69x = 247,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,563.60/555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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