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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.50 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.50 and 332.88 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.50 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.50 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.50 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 254,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,486.76/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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