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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.93, 829.46 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.93, 829.46 and 370.73 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.93 : 829.46 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.93/829.46 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.93x = 829.46 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.93x = 307,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,508.71/553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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