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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 765.01 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 765.01 and 321.50 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 765.01 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/765.01 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 765.01 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 245,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,950.72/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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