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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 763.71 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 763.71 and 538.44 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 763.71 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/763.71 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 763.71 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 411,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,212.01/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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