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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.33, 763.60 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.33, 763.60 and 304.64 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.33 : 763.60 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.33/763.60 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.33x = 763.60 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.33x = 232,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,621.96/553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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