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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 762.34 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 762.34 and 342.60 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 762.34 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/762.34 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 762.34 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 261,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,177.68/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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