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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 831.84 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 831.84 and 493.52 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 831.84 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/831.84 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 831.84 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 410,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,529.68/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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