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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 829.78 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 829.78 and 379.62 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 829.78 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/829.78 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 829.78 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 315,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,001.08/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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