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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 764.50 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 764.50 and 321.22 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 764.50 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/764.50 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 764.50 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 245,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,572.69/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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