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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.71, 765.52 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.71, 765.52 and 306.05 is: 422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.71 : 765.52 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.71/765.52 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.71x = 765.52 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.71x = 234,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,287.40/554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.36

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