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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 763.20 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 763.20 and 385.74 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 763.20 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/763.20 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 763.20 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 294,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,396.77/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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