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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 828.45 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 828.45 and 357.96 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 828.45 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/828.45 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 828.45 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 296,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,551.96/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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