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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.30, 763.68 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.30, 763.68 and 332.38 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.30 : 763.68 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.30/763.68 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.30x = 763.68 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.30x = 253,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,831.96/553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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