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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 765.51 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 765.51 and 321.90 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 765.51 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/765.51 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 765.51 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 246,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,417.67/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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