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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 763.45 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 763.45 and 332.08 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 763.45 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/763.45 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 763.45 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 253,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,526.48/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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