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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 763.68 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 763.68 and 357 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 763.68 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/763.68 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 763.68 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 272,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,633.76/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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