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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 759.48 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 759.48 and 361.41 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 759.48 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/759.48 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 759.48 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 274,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,483.67/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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