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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 765.18 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 765.18 and 318.41 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 765.18 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/765.18 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 765.18 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 243,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,637.14/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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