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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.51, 763.77 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.51, 763.77 and 405.88 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.51 : 763.77 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.51/763.77 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.51x = 763.77 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.51x = 309,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,998.97/553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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