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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 764.34 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 764.34 and 347.24 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 764.34 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/764.34 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 764.34 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 265,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,409.42/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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