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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 764.17 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 764.17 and 413.99 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 764.17 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/764.17 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 764.17 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 316,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,358.74/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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