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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.97, 767.06 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.97, 767.06 and 323.05 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.97 : 767.06 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.97/767.06 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.97x = 767.06 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.97x = 247,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798.73/555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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