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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 765.02 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 765.02 and 318.36 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 765.02 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/765.02 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 765.02 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 243,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,550.18/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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