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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 831.17 and 502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 831.17 and 502.66 is: 754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 831.17 = 502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/831.17 = 502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 831.17 × 502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 417,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,795.91/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.25

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