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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 763.73 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 763.73 and 332.60 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 763.73 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/763.73 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 763.73 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 254,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,011.12/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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