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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 764.26 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 764.26 and 332.84 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 764.26 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/764.26 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 764.26 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 254,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,376.30/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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