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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 764.53 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 764.53 and 305.32 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 764.53 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/764.53 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 764.53 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 233,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,426.30/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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