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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 763.28 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 763.28 and 406.16 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 763.28 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/763.28 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 763.28 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 310,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,013.80/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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