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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 763.40 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 763.40 and 356.56 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 763.40 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/763.40 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 763.40 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 272,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197.90/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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