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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 763.69 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 763.69 and 332.35 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 763.69 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/763.69 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 763.69 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 253,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,812.37/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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