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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.79, 764.21 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.79, 764.21 and 332.78 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.79 : 764.21 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.79/764.21 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.79x = 764.21 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.79x = 254,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,310.81/553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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