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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.44 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.44 and 321.09 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.44 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.44 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.44 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 245,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,454.04/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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