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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.99, 764.51 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.99, 764.51 and 305.32 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.99 : 764.51 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.99/764.51 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.99x = 764.51 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.99x = 233,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,420.19/553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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