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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 764.16 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.56, 764.16 and 354.60 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.56 : 764.16 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.56/764.16 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.56x = 764.16 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.56x = 270,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,971.14/553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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