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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.73, 764.00 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.73, 764.00 and 357 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.73 : 764.00 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.73/764.00 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.73x = 764.00 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.73x = 272,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,748.89/553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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