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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 759.48 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 759.48 and 353.64 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 759.48 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/759.48 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 759.48 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 268,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,582.51/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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