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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 764.34 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 764.34 and 357.48 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 764.34 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/764.34 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 764.34 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 273,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,236.26/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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