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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 765.21 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 765.21 and 321.67 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 765.21 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/765.21 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 765.21 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 246,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,145.10/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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