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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.55, 763.94 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.55, 763.94 and 320.67 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.55 : 763.94 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.55/763.94 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.55x = 763.94 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.55x = 244,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,971.04/553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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