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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 762.75 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 762.75 and 342.99 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 762.75 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/762.75 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 762.75 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 261,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,615.62/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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