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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.73, 764.18 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.73, 764.18 and 343.98 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.73 : 764.18 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.73/764.18 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.73x = 764.18 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.73x = 262,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,860.92/553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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