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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 765.39 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 765.39 and 321.77 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 765.39 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/765.39 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 765.39 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 246,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,275.71/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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