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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.93 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.93 and 344.57 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.93 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.93 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.93 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 263,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,566.38/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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