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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.99, 765.73 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.99, 765.73 and 345.07 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.99 : 765.73 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.99/765.73 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.99x = 765.73 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.99x = 264,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,230.45/554.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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