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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 765.06 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 765.06 and 321.46 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 765.06 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/765.06 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 765.06 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 245,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,936.19/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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