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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 828.51 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 828.51 and 377.23 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 828.51 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/828.51 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 828.51 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 312,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,533.74/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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