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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 767.10 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 767.10 and 323.04 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 767.10 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/767.10 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 767.10 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 247,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,803.98/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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