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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 763.16 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 763.16 and 332.17 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 763.16 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/763.16 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 763.16 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 253,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,495.29/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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