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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.75, 764.18 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.75, 764.18 and 320.89 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 764.18 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/764.18 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 764.18 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 245,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,217.72/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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