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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 765.02 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 765.02 and 321.50 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 765.02 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/765.02 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 765.02 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 245,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,953.93/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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