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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.42 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.42 and 317.91 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.42 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.42 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.42 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 243,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,016.76/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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