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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 763.84 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 763.84 and 356.88 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 763.84 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/763.84 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 763.84 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 272,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,599.22/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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