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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.19, 763.61 and 434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.19, 763.61 and 434.85 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.19 : 763.61 = 434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.19/763.61 = 434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.19x = 763.61 × 434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.19x = 332,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,053.63/553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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