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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 764.88 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 764.88 and 305.61 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 764.88 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/764.88 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 764.88 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 233,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,754.98/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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