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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 764.30 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 764.30 and 317.86 is: 438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 764.30 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/764.30 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 764.30 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 242,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,940.40/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.62

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