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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.52 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.52 and 317.80 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.52 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.52 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.52 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 242,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,964.22/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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