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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 759.42 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 759.42 and 353.78 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 759.42 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/759.42 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 759.42 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 268,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,667.61/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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