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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.73 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.73 and 344.43 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.73 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.73 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.73 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 263,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,395.95/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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