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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 763.10 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 763.10 and 354.12 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 763.10 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/763.10 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 763.10 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 270,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,231.95/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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