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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.35, 763.23 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.35, 763.23 and 356.68 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.35 : 763.23 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.35/763.23 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.35x = 763.23 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.35x = 272,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,223.28/553.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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