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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 764.43 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 764.43 and 317.88 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 764.43 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/764.43 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 764.43 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 243,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,000.75/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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