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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.47 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.47 and 306.02 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.47 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.47 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.47 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 234,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,249.13/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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