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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 765.65 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 765.65 and 318.78 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 765.65 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/765.65 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 765.65 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 244,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,074.70/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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