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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 764.17 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 764.17 and 351.86 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 764.17 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/764.17 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 764.17 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 268,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,876.16/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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