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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 764.01 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 764.01 and 406.14 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 764.01 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/764.01 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 764.01 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 310,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,295.02/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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