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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 765.01 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 765.01 and 318.32 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 765.01 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/765.01 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 765.01 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 243,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,514.32/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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