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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 764.03 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 764.03 and 510.20 is: 703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 764.03 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/764.03 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 764.03 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 389,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,808.43/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.19

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