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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.58 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.58 and 399.88 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.58 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.58 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.58 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 305,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,740.25/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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