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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 763.78 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 763.78 and 304.80 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 763.78 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/763.78 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 763.78 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 232,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,800.14/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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