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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 765.38 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 765.38 and 321.88 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 765.38 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/765.38 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 765.38 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 246,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,360.51/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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