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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 765.59 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 765.59 and 344.94 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 765.59 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/765.59 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 765.59 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 264,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,080.89/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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