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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 830.66 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 830.66 and 362.52 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 830.66 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/830.66 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 830.66 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 301,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,130.86/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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