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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 759.27 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 759.27 and 340.25 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 759.27 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/759.27 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 759.27 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 258,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,341.62/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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