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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 762.81 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 762.81 and 343.26 is: 473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 762.81 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/762.81 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 762.81 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 261,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,842.16/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.57

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