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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.55, 763.88 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.55, 763.88 and 332.37 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.55 : 763.88 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.55/763.88 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.55x = 763.88 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.55x = 253,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,890.80/553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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