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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 765.73 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 765.73 and 306.18 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 765.73 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/765.73 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 765.73 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 234,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,452.67/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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