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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.58, 763.68 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.58, 763.68 and 332.15 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.58 : 763.68 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.58/763.68 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.58x = 763.68 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.58x = 253,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,652.49/553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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