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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.10 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.10 and 357.72 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.10 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.10 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.10 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 273,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,333.85/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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