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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.61, 764.11 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.61, 764.11 and 332.78 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.61 : 764.11 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.61/764.11 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.61x = 764.11 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.61x = 254,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,280.53/553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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