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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.77, 763.65 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.77, 763.65 and 429.21 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.77 : 763.65 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.77/763.65 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.77x = 763.65 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.77x = 327,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,766.22/553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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