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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 764.88 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 764.88 and 318.26 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 764.88 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/764.88 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 764.88 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 243,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,430.71/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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