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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.72, 763.96 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.72, 763.96 and 320.80 is: 442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.72 : 763.96 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.72/763.96 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.72x = 763.96 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.72x = 245,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072.94/553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.60

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