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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 830.88 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 830.88 and 371.52 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 830.88 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/830.88 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 830.88 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 308,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,688.54/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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