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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 764.60 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 764.60 and 305.37 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 764.60 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/764.60 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 764.60 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 233,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,484.38/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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