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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 764.01 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 764.01 and 507.16 is: 699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 764.01 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/764.01 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 764.01 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 387,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,475.31/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.88

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