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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 759 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 759 and 353.55 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 759 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/759 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 759 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 268,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,344.45/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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