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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 763.52 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 763.52 and 343.44 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 763.52 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/763.52 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 763.52 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 262,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,221.59/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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