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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 764.17 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 764.17 and 357.21 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 764.17 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/764.17 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 764.17 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 272,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,968.27/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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