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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.54, 763.79 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.54, 763.79 and 332.54 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.54 : 763.79 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.54/763.79 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.54x = 763.79 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.54x = 253,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,990.73/553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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