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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.97, 765.89 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.97, 765.89 and 306.35 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.97 : 765.89 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.97/765.89 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.97x = 765.89 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.97x = 234,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,627.34/554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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