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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 764.24 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 764.24 and 357.37 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 764.24 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/764.24 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 764.24 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 273,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,112.75/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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