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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 764.16 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 764.16 and 357.17 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 764.16 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/764.16 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 764.16 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 272,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,936.94/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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