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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 764.78 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 764.78 and 305.52 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 764.78 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/764.78 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 764.78 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 233,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,651.76/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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