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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.71, 764.48 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.71, 764.48 and 344.11 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.71 : 764.48 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.71/764.48 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.71x = 764.48 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.71x = 263,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,065.21/553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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