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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 764.83 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 764.83 and 305.57 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 764.83 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/764.83 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 764.83 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 233,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,707.58/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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