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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 763.17 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 763.17 and 320.20 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 763.17 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/763.17 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 763.17 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 244,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,367.03/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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