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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 764.08 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 764.08 and 305.02 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 764.08 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/764.08 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 764.08 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 233,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,054.34/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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