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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 763.38 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 763.38 and 422.92 is: 583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 763.38 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/763.38 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 763.38 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 322,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,848.67/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.31

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