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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.94 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.94 and 345 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.94 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.94 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.94 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 262,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,869.30/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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