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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 760.17 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 760.17 and 351.55 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 760.17 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/760.17 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 760.17 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 267,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,233.96/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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