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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 764.79 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 764.79 and 305.54 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 764.79 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/764.79 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 764.79 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 233,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,672.98/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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