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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 762.24 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 762.24 and 496 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 762.24 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/762.24 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 762.24 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 378,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,071.04/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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