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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 764.13 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 764.13 and 305.04 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 764.13 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/764.13 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 764.13 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 233,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,094.22/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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