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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 762.89 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 762.89 and 343.37 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 762.89 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/762.89 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 762.89 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 261,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,953.73/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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