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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.50, 763.88 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.50, 763.88 and 317.52 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.50 : 763.88 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.50/763.88 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.50x = 763.88 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.50x = 242,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,547.18/553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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