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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 765.80 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 765.80 and 415.18 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 765.80 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/765.80 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 765.80 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 317,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,944.84/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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