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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 765.12 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 765.12 and 414.68 is: 572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 765.12 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/765.12 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 765.12 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 317,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,274.06/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.75

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