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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 763.11 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 763.11 and 331.92 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 763.11 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/763.11 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 763.11 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 253,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,291.47/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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