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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.85, 764.31 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.85, 764.31 and 317.73 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.85 : 764.31 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.85/764.31 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.85x = 764.31 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.85x = 242,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,844.22/553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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