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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 759.05 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 759.05 and 353.93 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 759.05 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/759.05 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 759.05 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 268,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,645.00/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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