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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.07, 763.17 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.07, 763.17 and 304.36 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.07 : 763.17 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.07/763.17 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.07x = 763.17 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.07x = 232,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,278.81/553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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