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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 765.58 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 765.58 and 318.72 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 765.58 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/765.58 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 765.58 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 244,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,005.66/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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