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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 763.02 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 763.02 and 354.20 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 763.02 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/763.02 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 763.02 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 270,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,261.68/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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