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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 764.03 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 764.03 and 357.17 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 764.03 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/764.03 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 764.03 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 272,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,885.67/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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