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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 763.47 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 763.47 and 332.28 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 763.47 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/763.47 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 763.47 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 253,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,685.81/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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