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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.90, 764.43 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.90, 764.43 and 317.86 is: 438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.90 : 764.43 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.90/764.43 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.90x = 764.43 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.90x = 242,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,981.72/553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.67

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