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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.19, 759.11 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.19, 759.11 and 351.14 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.19 : 759.11 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.19/759.11 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.19x = 759.11 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.19x = 266,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,548.33/550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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