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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.58, 764.02 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.58, 764.02 and 332.49 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.58 : 764.02 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.58/764.02 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.58x = 764.02 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.58x = 254,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026.12/553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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