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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.66, 764.23 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.66, 764.23 and 357.02 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.66 : 764.23 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.66/764.23 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.66x = 764.23 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.66x = 272,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,845.39/553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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