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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.62, 832.05 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.62, 832.05 and 369.13 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.62 : 832.05 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.62/832.05 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.62x = 832.05 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.62x = 307,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,135.40/553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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