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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 764.88 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 764.88 and 305.60 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 764.88 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/764.88 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 764.88 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 233,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,743.50/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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