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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.19, 759.17 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.19, 759.17 and 340.61 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.19 : 759.17 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.19/759.17 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.19x = 759.17 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.19x = 258,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,577.95/550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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