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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 764.96 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 764.96 and 305.66 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 764.96 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/764.96 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 764.96 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 233,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,814.61/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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