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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 763.45 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 763.45 and 357.26 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 763.45 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/763.45 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 763.45 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 272,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,745.44/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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