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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.13, 763.65 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.13, 763.65 and 356.99 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.13 : 763.65 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.13/763.65 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.13x = 763.65 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.13x = 272,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,611.60/553.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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