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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.37 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.37 and 320.03 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.37 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.37 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.37 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 245,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,575.98/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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