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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.62, 763.87 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.62, 763.87 and 357.10 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.62 : 763.87 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.62/763.87 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.62x = 763.87 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.62x = 272,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,777.98/553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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