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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 831.57 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 831.57 and 378.41 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 831.57 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/831.57 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 831.57 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 314,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,668.83/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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