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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 764.59 and 305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 764.59 and 305.41 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 764.59 = 305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/764.59 = 305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 764.59 × 305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 233,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,513.43/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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