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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 763.71 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 763.71 and 332.25 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 763.71 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/763.71 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 763.71 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 253,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,738.83/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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