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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 765.28 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 765.28 and 431.24 is: 595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 765.28 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/765.28 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 765.28 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 330,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,019.35/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.60

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