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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 759.99 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 759.99 and 354.18 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 759.99 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/759.99 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 759.99 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 269,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,173.26/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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