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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 763.37 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 763.37 and 332.16 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 763.37 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/763.37 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 763.37 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 253,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,560.98/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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