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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 765.85 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 765.85 and 306.30 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 765.85 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/765.85 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 765.85 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 234,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579.86/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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