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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 762.90 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 762.90 and 332.03 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 762.90 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/762.90 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 762.90 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 253,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,305.69/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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