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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 831.33 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 831.33 and 379.98 is: 570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 831.33 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/831.33 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 831.33 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 315,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,888.77/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.34

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