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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.45, 763.74 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.45, 763.74 and 304.78 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.45 : 763.74 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.45/763.74 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.45x = 763.74 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.45x = 232,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,768.86/553.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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