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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 765.78 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 765.78 and 306.24 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 765.78 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/765.78 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 765.78 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 234,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,512.47/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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