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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 765.15 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 765.15 and 305.77 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 765.15 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/765.15 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 765.15 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 233,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,961.45/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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