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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 763.98 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 763.98 and 304.98 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 763.98 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/763.98 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 763.98 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 232,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,998.62/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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