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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 763.53 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 763.53 and 332.56 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 763.53 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/763.53 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 763.53 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 253,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,919.54/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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