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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 762.99 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 762.99 and 331.97 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 762.99 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/762.99 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 762.99 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 253,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,289.79/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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