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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 764.87 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 764.87 and 305.59 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 764.87 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/764.87 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 764.87 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 233,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,736.62/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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