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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 764.37 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 764.37 and 344.07 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 764.37 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/764.37 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 764.37 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 262,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,996.79/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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