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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.25, 759.69 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.25, 759.69 and 354.11 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.25 : 759.69 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.25/759.69 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.25x = 759.69 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.25x = 269,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,012.06/550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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