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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.57, 765.19 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.57, 765.19 and 321.56 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.57 : 765.19 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.57/765.19 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.57x = 765.19 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.57x = 246,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,055.61/554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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