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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 764.01 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 764.01 and 357.11 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 764.01 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/764.01 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 764.01 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 272,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,831.79/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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