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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 763.94 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 763.94 and 332.66 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 763.94 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/763.94 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 763.94 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 254,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,133.48/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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