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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 763.10 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 763.10 and 332.07 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 763.10 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/763.10 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 763.10 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 253,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,400.96/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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