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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.77, 764.11 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.77, 764.11 and 357.55 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.77 : 764.11 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.77/764.11 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.77x = 764.11 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.77x = 273,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,207.53/553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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