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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.75, 764.31 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.75, 764.31 and 321.01 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 764.31 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/764.31 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 764.31 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 245,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,351.15/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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