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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 763.93 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 763.93 and 443.13 is: 611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 763.93 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/763.93 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 763.93 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 338,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,520.30/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.09

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