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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 766.08 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 766.08 and 345.30 is: 476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 766.08 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/766.08 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 766.08 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 264,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,527.42/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.75

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