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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 765.51 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 765.51 and 321.91 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 765.51 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/765.51 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 765.51 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 246,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,425.32/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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