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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 764.01 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.56, 764.01 and 320.70 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.56 : 764.01 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.56/764.01 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.56x = 764.01 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.56x = 245,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,018.01/553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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