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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.66, 763.96 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.66, 763.96 and 357.44 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.66 : 763.96 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.66/763.96 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.66x = 763.96 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.66x = 273,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,069.86/553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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