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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 763.86 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 763.86 and 357.17 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 763.86 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/763.86 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 763.86 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 272,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,824.06/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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