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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.99, 764.44 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.99, 764.44 and 332.86 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.99 : 764.44 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.99/764.44 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.99x = 764.44 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.99x = 254,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451.50/553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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