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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 763.67 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 763.67 and 332.48 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 763.67 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/763.67 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 763.67 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 253,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,905.87/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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