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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 764.01 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 764.01 and 346.50 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 764.01 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/764.01 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 764.01 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 264,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,729.47/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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