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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.47, 765.01 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.47, 765.01 and 315.15 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.47 : 765.01 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.47/765.01 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.47x = 765.01 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.47x = 241,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,092.90/554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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