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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 764 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 764 and 406.14 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 764 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/764 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 764 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 310,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,290.96/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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