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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.08, 763.25 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.08, 763.25 and 304.42 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 763.25 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/763.25 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 763.25 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 232,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,344.75/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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