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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 764.50 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 764.50 and 332.92 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 764.50 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/764.50 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 764.50 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 254,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,517.34/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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