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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 764.74 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 764.74 and 318.12 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 764.74 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/764.74 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 764.74 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 243,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,279.09/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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