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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.86 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.86 and 367.84 is: 507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.86 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.86 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.86 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 281,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,346.83/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.88

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