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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.39, 763.56 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.39, 763.56 and 329.32 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.39 : 763.56 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.39/763.56 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.39x = 763.56 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.39x = 251,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,455.58/553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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