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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 764.71 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 764.71 and 318.12 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 764.71 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/764.71 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 764.71 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 243,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,269.55/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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