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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 763.68 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 763.68 and 383.28 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 763.68 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/763.68 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 763.68 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 292,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,703.27/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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