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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 765.05 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 765.05 and 344.63 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 765.05 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/765.05 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 765.05 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 263,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,653.63/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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