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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 764.40 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 764.40 and 317.85 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 764.40 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/764.40 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 764.40 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 242,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,964.54/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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