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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 765.16 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 765.16 and 305.80 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 765.16 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/765.16 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 765.16 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 233,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,983.25/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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