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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 764.80 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 764.80 and 318.11 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 764.80 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/764.80 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 764.80 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 243,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,286.70/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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