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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.89, 763.01 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.89, 763.01 and 340.25 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.89 : 763.01 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.89/763.01 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.89x = 763.01 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.89x = 259,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,612.45/552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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