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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 763.29 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 763.29 and 436.42 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 763.29 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/763.29 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 763.29 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 333,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,115.02/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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