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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 763.98 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 763.98 and 304.92 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 763.98 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/763.98 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 763.98 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 232,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,952.78/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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