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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 764.37 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 764.37 and 344.22 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 764.37 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/764.37 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 764.37 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 263,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,111.44/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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