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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.35, 763.43 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.35, 763.43 and 332.37 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.35 : 763.43 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.35/763.43 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.35x = 763.43 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.35x = 253,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,741.23/553.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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