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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 764.88 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 764.88 and 344.76 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 764.88 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/764.88 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 764.88 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 263,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,700.03/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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