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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 764.52 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 764.52 and 332.99 is: 459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 764.52 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/764.52 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 764.52 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 254,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,577.51/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.58

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