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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 767.12 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 767.12 and 323.03 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 767.12 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/767.12 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 767.12 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 247,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,801.16/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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