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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 763.40 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 763.40 and 332.32 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 763.40 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/763.40 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 763.40 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 253,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,692.63/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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