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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 765.36 and 306.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 765.36 and 306.00 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 765.36 = 306.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/765.36 = 306.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 765.36 × 306.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 234,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,194.80/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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