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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 764.38 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 764.38 and 317.91 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 764.38 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/764.38 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 764.38 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 243,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,003.25/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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