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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.62, 763.79 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.62, 763.79 and 357.06 is: 492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.62 : 763.79 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.62/763.79 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.62x = 763.79 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.62x = 272,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,718.86/553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.61

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