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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 763.43 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 763.43 and 332.18 is: 458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 763.43 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/763.43 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 763.43 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 253,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,592.36/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.39

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