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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 764.34 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 764.34 and 344.10 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 764.34 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/764.34 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 764.34 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 263,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,009.39/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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