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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 829.06 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 829.06 and 360.11 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 829.06 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/829.06 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 829.06 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 298,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,547.75/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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