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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 764.42 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 764.42 and 414.18 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 764.42 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/764.42 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 764.42 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 316,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,604.69/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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