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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764.91 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764.91 and 305.60 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764.91 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764.91 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764.91 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 233,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,756.50/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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