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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 765.24 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 765.24 and 318.57 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 765.24 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/765.24 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 765.24 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 243,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,782.51/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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