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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 765.25 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 765.25 and 344.93 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 765.25 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/765.25 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 765.25 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 263,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,952.99/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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