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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 763.58 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 763.58 and 317.22 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 763.58 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/763.58 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 763.58 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 242,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,222.85/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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