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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 766.94 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 766.94 and 323.01 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 766.94 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/766.94 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 766.94 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 247,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,727.67/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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