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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.04 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.04 and 406.90 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.04 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.04 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.04 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 310,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,887.88/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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