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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 765.39 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 765.39 and 321.78 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 765.39 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/765.39 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 765.39 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 246,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,287.19/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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