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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 765.37 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 765.37 and 305.94 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 765.37 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/765.37 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 765.37 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 234,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,157.30/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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