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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 830.38 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 830.38 and 380.02 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 830.38 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/830.38 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 830.38 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 315,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,561.01/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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