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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 763.93 and 317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 763.93 and 317.47 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 763.93 = 317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/763.93 = 317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 763.93 × 317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 242,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,524.86/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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