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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 763.11 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 763.11 and 332.03 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 763.11 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/763.11 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 763.11 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 253,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,375.41/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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