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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 765.63 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 765.63 and 321.94 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 765.63 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/765.63 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 765.63 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 246,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,486.92/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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