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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 764.96 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 764.96 and 321.50 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 764.96 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/764.96 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 764.96 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 245,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,934.64/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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