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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.42, 759.54 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.42, 759.54 and 340.90 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.42 : 759.54 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.42/759.54 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.42x = 759.54 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.42x = 258,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,927.19/550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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