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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 763.97 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 763.97 and 304.94 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 763.97 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/763.97 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 763.97 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 232,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,965.01/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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