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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 765.42 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 765.42 and 306 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 765.42 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/765.42 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 765.42 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 234,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,218.52/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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