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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.20, 763.28 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.20, 763.28 and 320.24 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.20 : 763.28 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.20/763.28 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.20x = 763.28 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.20x = 244,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,432.79/553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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