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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.80, 764.24 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.80, 764.24 and 317.79 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.80 : 764.24 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.80/764.24 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.80x = 764.24 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.80x = 242,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,866.24/553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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