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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.46 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.46 and 301.88 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.46 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.46 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.46 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 230,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,775.18/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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