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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 762.96 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 762.96 and 346.24 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 762.96 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/762.96 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 762.96 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 264,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,167.27/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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