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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 764.94 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 764.94 and 305.61 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 764.94 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/764.94 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 764.94 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 233,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,775.04/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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