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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 764.31 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 764.31 and 305.17 is: 421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 764.31 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/764.31 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 764.31 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 233,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,242.57/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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