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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 765.02 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 765.02 and 344.32 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 765.02 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/765.02 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 765.02 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 263,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,411.69/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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