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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 763.14 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 763.14 and 346.12 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 763.14 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/763.14 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 763.14 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 264,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,138.02/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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