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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 757.45 and 493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 757.45 and 493.18 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 757.45 = 493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/757.45 = 493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 757.45 × 493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 373,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,559.19/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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