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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.61, 763.98 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.61, 763.98 and 304.95 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.61 : 763.98 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.61/763.98 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.61x = 763.98 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.61x = 232,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,975.70/553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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