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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 763.67 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 763.67 and 304.70 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 763.67 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/763.67 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 763.67 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 232,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,690.25/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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