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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 828.12 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 828.12 and 505.44 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 828.12 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/828.12 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 828.12 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 418,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,564.97/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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