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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 764.49 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 764.49 and 305.34 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 764.49 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/764.49 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 764.49 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 233,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,429.38/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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