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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 763.02 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 763.02 and 343.02 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 763.02 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/763.02 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 763.02 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 261,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,733.98/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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