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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 765.59 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 765.59 and 306.09 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 765.59 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/765.59 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 765.59 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 234,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,337.91/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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