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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 763.83 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 763.83 and 326.39 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 763.83 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/763.83 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 763.83 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 249,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,308.38/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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