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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.80, 764.16 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.80, 764.16 and 332.73 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.80 : 764.16 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.80/764.16 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.80x = 764.16 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.80x = 254,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,258.96/553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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