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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.48 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.48 and 321.23 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.48 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.48 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.48 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 245,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,576.62/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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