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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.00, 759.26 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.00, 759.26 and 353.63 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.00 : 759.26 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.00/759.26 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.00x = 759.26 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.00x = 268,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,499.90/550.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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