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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 765.61 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 765.61 and 306.12 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 765.61 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/765.61 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 765.61 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 234,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,368.05/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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