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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 763.68 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 763.68 and 304.74 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 763.68 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/763.68 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 763.68 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 232,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,721.12/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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