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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 763.59 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 763.59 and 304.62 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 763.59 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/763.59 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 763.59 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 232,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,604.79/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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