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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.51, 763.54 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.51, 763.54 and 320.59 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.51 : 763.54 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.51/763.54 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.51x = 763.54 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.51x = 244,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,783.29/553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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