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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 762.98 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 762.98 and 320.04 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 762.98 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/762.98 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 762.98 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 244,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,184.12/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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