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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.64, 764.08 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.64, 764.08 and 332.71 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.64 : 764.08 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.64/764.08 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.64x = 764.08 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.64x = 254,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,214.31/553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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