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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 762.98 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 762.98 and 331.84 is: 457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 762.98 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/762.98 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 762.98 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 253,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,187.28/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.84

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