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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.48 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.48 and 321.08 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.48 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.48 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.48 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 245,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,459.24/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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