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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 763.59 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.56, 763.59 and 346.20 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.56 : 763.59 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.56/763.59 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.56x = 763.59 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.56x = 264,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,351.04/553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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