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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 766.95 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 766.95 and 322.83 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 766.95 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/766.95 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 766.95 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 247,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,594.47/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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