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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 767.13 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 767.13 and 323.02 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 767.13 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/767.13 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 767.13 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 247,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798.33/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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