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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 763.39 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 763.39 and 332.11 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 763.39 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/763.39 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 763.39 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 253,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,529.45/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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