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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 764.94 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 764.94 and 414.28 is: 572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 764.94 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/764.94 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 764.94 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 316,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,899.34/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.43

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