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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.55, 763.93 and 332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.55, 763.93 and 332.69 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.55 : 763.93 = 332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.55/763.93 = 332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.55x = 763.93 × 332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.55x = 254,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,151.87/553.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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