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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 830.34 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 830.34 and 382.68 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 830.34 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/830.34 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 830.34 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 317,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,754.51/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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