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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 765.87 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 765.87 and 344.96 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 765.87 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/765.87 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 765.87 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 264,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,194.52/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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