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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 765.05 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 765.05 and 321.33 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 765.05 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/765.05 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 765.05 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 245,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,831.91/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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