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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.55, 763.91 and 304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.55, 763.91 and 304.87 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.55 : 763.91 = 304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.55/763.91 = 304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.55x = 763.91 × 304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.55x = 232,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,889.81/553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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