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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 763.18 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 763.18 and 331.90 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 763.18 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/763.18 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 763.18 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 253,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,299.44/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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