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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 765.75 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 765.75 and 306.23 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 765.75 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/765.75 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 765.75 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 234,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,497.54/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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