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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 763.01 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 763.01 and 328.82 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 763.01 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/763.01 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 763.01 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 250,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,887.49/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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