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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 759.44 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 759.44 and 340.38 is: 469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 759.44 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/759.44 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 759.44 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 258,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,498.19/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.86

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