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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 763.68 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 763.68 and 398.32 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 763.68 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/763.68 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 763.68 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 304,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,189.02/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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