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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 763.53 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 763.53 and 343.55 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 763.53 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/763.53 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 763.53 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 262,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,310.73/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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