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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.44 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.44 and 347.52 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.44 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.44 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.44 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 266,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,005.71/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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