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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 765.47 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 765.47 and 321.89 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 765.47 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/765.47 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 765.47 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 246,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,394.12/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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