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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 764.62 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 764.62 and 321.19 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 764.62 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/764.62 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 764.62 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 245,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,585.58/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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