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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.90, 764.22 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.90, 764.22 and 332.90 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.90 : 764.22 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.90/764.22 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.90x = 764.22 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.90x = 254,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,408.84/553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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