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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 765.82 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 765.82 and 306.28 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 765.82 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/765.82 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 765.82 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 234,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,556.69/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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