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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.96 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.96 and 345.21 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.96 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.96 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.96 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 264,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,417.05/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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