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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 763.05 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 763.05 and 343.17 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 763.05 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/763.05 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 763.05 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 261,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,855.87/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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