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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 763.55 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 763.55 and 405.93 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 763.55 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/763.55 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 763.55 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 309,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,945.82/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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