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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 762.18 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 762.18 and 494.92 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 762.18 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/762.18 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 762.18 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 377,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,218.13/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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