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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.09, 762.96 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.09, 762.96 and 343.12 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.09 : 762.96 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.09/762.96 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.09x = 762.96 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.09x = 261,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,786.84/553.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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