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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 765.27 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 765.27 and 347.50 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 765.27 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/765.27 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 765.27 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 265,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,931.33/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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