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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 765.39 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 765.39 and 318.66 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 765.39 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/765.39 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 765.39 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 243,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,899.18/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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