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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 762.93 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 762.93 and 356.82 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 762.93 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/762.93 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 762.93 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 272,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,228.68/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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