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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 762.30 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 762.30 and 342.90 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 762.30 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/762.30 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 762.30 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 261,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,392.67/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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