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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.37, 765.01 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.37, 765.01 and 305.68 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.37 : 765.01 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.37/765.01 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.37x = 765.01 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.37x = 233,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,848.26/554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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