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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.45, 763.77 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.45, 763.77 and 304.77 is: 420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.45 : 763.77 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.45/763.77 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.45x = 763.77 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.45x = 232,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,775.33/553.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.59

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