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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 764.82 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 764.82 and 396.93 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 764.82 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/764.82 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 764.82 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 303,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,580.00/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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