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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 765.09 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 765.09 and 305.77 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 765.09 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/765.09 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 765.09 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 233,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,936.22/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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