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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 764.24 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 764.24 and 317.72 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 764.24 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/764.24 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 764.24 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 242,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,814.65/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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