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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 764.56 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 764.56 and 317.92 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 764.56 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/764.56 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 764.56 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 243,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,068.92/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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