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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 764.82 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 764.82 and 429.39 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 764.82 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/764.82 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 764.82 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 328,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,407.32/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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