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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 763.56 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 763.56 and 332.52 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 763.56 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/763.56 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 763.56 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 253,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,898.97/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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