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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 765.25 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 765.25 and 344.77 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 765.25 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/765.25 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 765.25 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 263,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,835.24/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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