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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 765.76 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 765.76 and 430.08 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 765.76 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/765.76 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 765.76 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 329,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,338.06/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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