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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.57, 763.94 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.57, 763.94 and 329.52 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.57 : 763.94 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.57/763.94 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.57x = 763.94 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.57x = 251,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,733.51/553.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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