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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 828.96 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 828.96 and 370.72 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 828.96 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/828.96 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 828.96 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 307,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,312.05/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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