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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.54 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.54 and 353.97 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.54 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.54 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.54 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 268,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,854.37/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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