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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 767.12 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 767.12 and 323 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 767.12 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/767.12 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 767.12 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 247,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,779.76/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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