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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 764.06 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 764.06 and 305.01 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 764.06 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/764.06 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 764.06 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 233,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,044.42/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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