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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.58, 763.86 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.58, 763.86 and 332.49 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.58 : 763.86 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.58/763.86 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.58x = 763.86 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.58x = 253,976.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,976.04/553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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