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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 767.02 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 767.02 and 322.92 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 767.02 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/767.02 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 767.02 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 247,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,686.10/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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