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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 765.29 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 765.29 and 318.36 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 765.29 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/765.29 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 765.29 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 243,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,637.72/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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