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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.09, 762.97 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.09, 762.97 and 331.98 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.09 : 762.97 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.09/762.97 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.09x = 762.97 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.09x = 253,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,290.78/553.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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