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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.66, 764.27 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.66, 764.27 and 343.88 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.66 : 764.27 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.66/764.27 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.66x = 764.27 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.66x = 262,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,817.17/553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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