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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 765.33 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 765.33 and 318.56 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 765.33 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/765.33 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 765.33 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 243,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,799.70/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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