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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 828.83 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 828.83 and 424.24 is: 635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 828.83 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/828.83 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 828.83 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 351,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,621.83/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.00

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