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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 764.89 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 764.89 and 318.17 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 764.89 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/764.89 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 764.89 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 243,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,365.81/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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