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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 765.51 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 765.51 and 306.02 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 765.51 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/765.51 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 765.51 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 234,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,263.28/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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