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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 762.90 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 762.90 and 406 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 762.90 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/762.90 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 762.90 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 309,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,737.40/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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