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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 765.16 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 765.16 and 305.75 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 765.16 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/765.16 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 765.16 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 233,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,944.51/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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