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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 764.93 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 764.93 and 305.68 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 764.93 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/764.93 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 764.93 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 233,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,822.37/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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