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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.18, 763.39 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.18, 763.39 and 304.51 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.18 : 763.39 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.18/763.39 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.18x = 763.39 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.18x = 232,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,459.79/553.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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