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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 762.98 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 762.98 and 396.04 is: 545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 762.98 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/762.98 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 762.98 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 302,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,170.60/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.75

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