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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 830.51 and 502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 830.51 and 502.51 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 830.51 = 502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/830.51 = 502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 830.51 × 502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 417,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,339.58/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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