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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 767.14 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 767.14 and 345.84 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 767.14 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/767.14 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 767.14 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 265,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,303.96/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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