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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764.89 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764.89 and 344.55 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764.89 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764.89 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764.89 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 263,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,542.85/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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