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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 759.44 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 759.44 and 353.72 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 759.44 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/759.44 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 759.44 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 268,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,629.12/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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