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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 764.05 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 764.05 and 332.56 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 764.05 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/764.05 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 764.05 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 254,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,092.47/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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