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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 763.56 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 763.56 and 413.02 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 763.56 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/763.56 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 763.56 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 315,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,365.55/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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