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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 829.37 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 829.37 and 359.16 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 829.37 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/829.37 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 829.37 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 297,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,876.53/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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