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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 766.65 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 766.65 and 322.84 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 766.65 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/766.65 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 766.65 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 247,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,505.29/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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