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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 763.39 and 413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 763.39 and 413.89 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 763.39 = 413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/763.39 = 413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 763.39 × 413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 315,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,958.10/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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