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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.39, 759.73 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.39, 759.73 and 340.73 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.39 : 759.73 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.39/759.73 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.39x = 759.73 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.39x = 258,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,858.15/550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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