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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.85, 764.17 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.85, 764.17 and 357.13 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.85 : 764.17 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.85/764.17 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.85x = 764.17 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.85x = 272,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,908.03/553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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