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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 764.74 and 318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 764.74 and 318.09 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 764.74 = 318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/764.74 = 318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 764.74 × 318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 243,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,256.15/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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