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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.28 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.28 and 332.88 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.28 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.28 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.28 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 254,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,413.53/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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