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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 829 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 829 and 358 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 829 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/829 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 829 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 296,782
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,782/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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