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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 759 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 759 and 343 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 759 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/759 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 759 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 260,337
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,337/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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