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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 763.41 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 763.41 and 356.73 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 763.41 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/763.41 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 763.41 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 272,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,331.37/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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