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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.17, 764.67 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.17, 764.67 and 321.25 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.17 : 764.67 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.17/764.67 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.17x = 764.67 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.17x = 245,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,650.24/554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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