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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 763.34 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 763.34 and 320.36 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 763.34 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/763.34 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 763.34 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 244,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,543.60/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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