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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 765.36 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 765.36 and 318.45 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 765.36 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/765.36 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 765.36 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 243,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,732.95/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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