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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 763.31 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 763.31 and 304.44 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 763.31 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/763.31 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 763.31 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 232,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,380.57/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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