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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.71, 764.19 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.71, 764.19 and 320.84 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.71 : 764.19 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.71/764.19 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.71x = 764.19 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.71x = 245,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,182.72/553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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