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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 764.42 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 764.42 and 344.27 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 764.42 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/764.42 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 764.42 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 263,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,161.33/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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