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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 764.35 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 764.35 and 317.85 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 764.35 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/764.35 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 764.35 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 242,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,948.97/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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