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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 765.36 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 765.36 and 414.60 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 765.36 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/765.36 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 765.36 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 317,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,318.26/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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