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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 763.41 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 763.41 and 304.53 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 763.41 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/763.41 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 763.41 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 232,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,481.25/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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