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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764.76 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764.76 and 347.32 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764.76 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764.76 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764.76 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 265,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,616.44/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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