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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.34, 763.70 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.34, 763.70 and 320.46 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.34 : 763.70 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.34/763.70 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.34x = 763.70 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.34x = 244,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,733.70/553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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