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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 763.36 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 763.36 and 317.09 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 763.36 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/763.36 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 763.36 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 242,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,054.94/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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