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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 764.36 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 764.36 and 329.82 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 764.36 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/764.36 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 764.36 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 252,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,098.22/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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