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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.75, 830.10 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.75, 830.10 and 358.90 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 830.10 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/830.10 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 830.10 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 297,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,922.89/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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