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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 765.20 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 765.20 and 305.84 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 765.20 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/765.20 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 765.20 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 234,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,023.41/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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