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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 765.05 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 765.05 and 321.45 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 765.05 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/765.05 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 765.05 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 245,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,923.72/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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