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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 766.95 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 766.95 and 322.94 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 766.95 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/766.95 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 766.95 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 247,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,678.83/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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