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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 762.66 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 762.66 and 397.48 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 762.66 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/762.66 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 762.66 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 303,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,142.10/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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