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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 759.73 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 759.73 and 340.81 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 759.73 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/759.73 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 759.73 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 258,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,923.58/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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