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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 765.22 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 765.22 and 305.83 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 765.22 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/765.22 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 765.22 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 234,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,025.70/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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