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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.08, 763.38 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.08, 763.38 and 332.16 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 763.38 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/763.38 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 763.38 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 253,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,564.30/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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