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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 834.02 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 834.02 and 324.87 is: 487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 834.02 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/834.02 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 834.02 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 270,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,948.08/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.43

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