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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 763.80 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 763.80 and 367.17 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 763.80 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/763.80 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 763.80 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 280,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,444.45/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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