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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 764.98 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 764.98 and 318.31 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 764.98 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/764.98 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 764.98 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 243,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,497.28/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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