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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.93, 830.46 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.93, 830.46 and 359.12 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.93 : 830.46 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.93/830.46 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.93x = 830.46 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.93x = 298,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,234.80/553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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