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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 764.01 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 764.01 and 320.89 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 764.01 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/764.01 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 764.01 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 245,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,163.17/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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