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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 764.56 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 764.56 and 321.12 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 764.56 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/764.56 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 764.56 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 245,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,515.51/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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