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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 762.93 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 762.93 and 343.14 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 762.93 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/762.93 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 762.93 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 261,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,791.80/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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