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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 763.72 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 763.72 and 332.44 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 763.72 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/763.72 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 763.72 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 253,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,891.08/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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