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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 763.62 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 763.62 and 304.67 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 763.62 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/763.62 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 763.62 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 232,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,654.80/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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