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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.55, 763.84 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.55, 763.84 and 332.58 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.55 : 763.84 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.55/763.84 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.55x = 763.84 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.55x = 254,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,037.91/553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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