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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 763.32 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 763.32 and 346 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 763.32 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/763.32 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 763.32 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 264,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,108.72/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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