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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 763.92 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 763.92 and 332.33 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 763.92 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/763.92 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 763.92 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 253,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,869.71/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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