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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 761.74 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 761.74 and 342.28 is: 472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 761.74 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/761.74 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 761.74 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 260,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,724.18/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.26

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