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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 764.22 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 764.22 and 357.12 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 764.22 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/764.22 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 764.22 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 272,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,918.25/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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