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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 759.22 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 759.22 and 354.00 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 759.22 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/759.22 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 759.22 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 268,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,765.84/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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