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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.05, 763.20 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.05, 763.20 and 317.04 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.05 : 763.20 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.05/763.20 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.05x = 763.20 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.05x = 241,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,963.32/553.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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