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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.39, 759.40 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.39, 759.40 and 354.16 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.39 : 759.40 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.39/759.40 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.39x = 759.40 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.39x = 268,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,949.10/550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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