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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 763.32 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 763.32 and 329.09 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 763.32 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/763.32 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 763.32 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 251,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,197.16/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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