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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 763.33 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 763.33 and 320.19 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 763.33 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/763.33 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 763.33 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 244,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,410.63/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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