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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.66, 764.16 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.66, 764.16 and 344.03 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.66 : 764.16 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.66/764.16 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.66x = 764.16 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.66x = 262,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,893.96/553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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