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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 764.73 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 764.73 and 321.25 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 764.73 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/764.73 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 764.73 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 245,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,669.51/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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