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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 763 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 763 and 395.70 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 763 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/763 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 763 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 301,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,919.10/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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