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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 765.30 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 765.30 and 318.53 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 765.30 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/765.30 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 765.30 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 243,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,771.01/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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