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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 765.60 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 765.60 and 306.11 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 765.60 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/765.60 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 765.60 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 234,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,353.99/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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