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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 762 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 762 and 428.60 is: 590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 762 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/762 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 762 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 326,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,593.20/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.41

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