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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 831.81 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 831.81 and 359.02 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 831.81 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/831.81 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 831.81 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 298,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,636.43/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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