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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 763.68 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 763.68 and 320.60 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 763.68 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/763.68 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 763.68 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 244,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,835.81/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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