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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.75 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.75 and 305.49 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.75 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.75 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.75 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 233,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,623.48/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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