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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.57, 763.92 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.57, 763.92 and 332.53 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.57 : 763.92 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.57/763.92 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.57x = 763.92 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.57x = 254,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026.32/553.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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