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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.11, 763.30 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.11, 763.30 and 304.43 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.11 : 763.30 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.11/763.30 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.11x = 763.30 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.11x = 232,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,371.42/553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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