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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 764.60 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 764.60 and 321.20 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 764.60 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/764.60 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 764.60 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 245,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,584.09/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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