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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 763.49 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 763.49 and 320.39 is: 442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 763.49 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/763.49 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 763.49 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 244,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,614.56/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.14

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