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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 765.27 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 765.27 and 305.89 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 765.27 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/765.27 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 765.27 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 234,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,088.44/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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