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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 828.97 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 828.97 and 370.70 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 828.97 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/828.97 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 828.97 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 307,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,297.33/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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