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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 764.04 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 764.04 and 332.44 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 764.04 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/764.04 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 764.04 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 253,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,997.46/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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