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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 763.89 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.56, 763.89 and 332.43 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.56 : 763.89 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.56/763.89 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.56x = 763.89 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.56x = 253,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,939.95/553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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