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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 830.88 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 830.88 and 371.16 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 830.88 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/830.88 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 830.88 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 308,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,389.42/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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