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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 763.44 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 763.44 and 317.29 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 763.44 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/763.44 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 763.44 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 242,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,231.88/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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