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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 765.39 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 765.39 and 305.97 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 765.39 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/765.39 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 765.39 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 234,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,186.38/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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