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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764.82 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764.82 and 341.52 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764.82 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764.82 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764.82 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 261,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,201.33/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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