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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.19, 763.31 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.19, 763.31 and 332.10 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.19 : 763.31 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.19/763.31 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.19x = 763.31 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.19x = 253,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,495.25/553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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