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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 765.75 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 765.75 and 321.96 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 765.75 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/765.75 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 765.75 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 246,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,540.87/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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