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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 765.18 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 765.18 and 321.57 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 765.18 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/765.18 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 765.18 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 246,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,058.93/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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