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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.11, 759.06 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.11, 759.06 and 353.64 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.11 : 759.06 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.11/759.06 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.11x = 759.06 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.11x = 268,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,433.98/550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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