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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.11, 763.16 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.11, 763.16 and 376.23 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.11 : 763.16 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.11/763.16 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.11x = 763.16 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.11x = 287,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,121.81/553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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