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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 765.40 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 765.40 and 305.98 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 765.40 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/765.40 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 765.40 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 234,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,197.09/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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