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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 764.66 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 764.66 and 341.51 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 764.66 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/764.66 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 764.66 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 261,133.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,133.51/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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