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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 764.22 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 764.22 and 317.76 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 764.22 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/764.22 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 764.22 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 242,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,836.96/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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