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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 763.92 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 763.92 and 357.18 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 763.92 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/763.92 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 763.92 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 272,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,856.95/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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