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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.12 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.12 and 321.52 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.12 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.12 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.12 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 246,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001.38/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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