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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 764.16 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 764.16 and 317.64 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 764.16 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/764.16 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 764.16 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 242,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,727.78/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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