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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 765.03 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 765.03 and 305.70 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 765.03 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/765.03 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 765.03 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 233,869.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,869.67/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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