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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.67, 763.88 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.67, 763.88 and 343.77 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.67 : 763.88 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.67/763.88 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.67x = 763.88 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.67x = 262,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,597.31/553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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