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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 764.16 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 764.16 and 320.88 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 764.16 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/764.16 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 764.16 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 245,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,203.66/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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