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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 765.64 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 765.64 and 306.13 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 765.64 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/765.64 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 765.64 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 234,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,385.37/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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