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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.69, 765.41 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.69, 765.41 and 305.99 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.69 : 765.41 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.69/765.41 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.69x = 765.41 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.69x = 234,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,207.81/554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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