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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 759.50 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 759.50 and 340.56 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 759.50 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/759.50 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 759.50 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 258,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,654.72/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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