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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.21, 763.37 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.21, 763.37 and 332.13 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.21 : 763.37 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.21/763.37 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.21x = 763.37 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.21x = 253,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,538.08/553.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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