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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.83, 765.53 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.83, 765.53 and 321.82 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.83 : 765.53 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.83/765.53 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.83x = 765.53 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.83x = 246,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,359.04/554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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