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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 767.09 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 767.09 and 323.02 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 767.09 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/767.09 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 767.09 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 247,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,785.41/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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