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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 764.69 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 764.69 and 318.11 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 764.69 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/764.69 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 764.69 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 243,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,253.95/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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