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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.52 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.52 and 321.10 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.52 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.52 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.52 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 245,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,487.37/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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