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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 759.35 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 759.35 and 351.11 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 759.35 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/759.35 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 759.35 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 266,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,615.38/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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