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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 759.72 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 759.72 and 340.60 is: 470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 759.72 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/759.72 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 759.72 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 258,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,760.63/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.06

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