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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.79 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.79 and 367.71 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.79 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.79 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.79 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 281,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,222.31/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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