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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 765.66 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 765.66 and 306.16 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 765.66 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/765.66 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 765.66 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 234,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,414.47/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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