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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.11, 764.69 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.11, 764.69 and 305.44 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.11 : 764.69 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.11/764.69 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.11x = 764.69 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.11x = 233,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,565.19/554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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