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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 763.94 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 763.94 and 304.92 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 763.94 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/763.94 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 763.94 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 232,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,939.06/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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