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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 765.36 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 765.36 and 344.91 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 765.36 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/765.36 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 765.36 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 263,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,980.32/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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