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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.81, 764.30 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.81, 764.30 and 320.94 is: 442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.81 : 764.30 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.81/764.30 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.81x = 764.30 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.81x = 245,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,294.44/553.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.92

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