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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 763.91 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 763.91 and 357.03 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 763.91 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/763.91 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 763.91 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 272,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,738.79/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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