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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 764.93 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 764.93 and 318.23 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 764.93 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/764.93 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 764.93 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 243,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,418.26/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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