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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 764.87 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 764.87 and 344.20 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 764.87 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/764.87 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 764.87 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 263,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,267.02/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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