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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.35, 830.04 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.35, 830.04 and 358.65 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.35 : 830.04 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.35/830.04 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.35x = 830.04 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.35x = 297,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,693.85/553.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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