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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.35, 763.71 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.35, 763.71 and 364.85 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.35 : 763.71 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.35/763.71 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.35x = 763.71 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.35x = 278,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,635.77/553.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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