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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 763.61 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 763.61 and 332.27 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 763.61 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/763.61 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 763.61 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 253,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,723.95/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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