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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.61, 759.38 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.61, 759.38 and 354.41 is: 488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.61 : 759.38 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.61/759.38 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.61x = 759.38 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.61x = 269,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,126.30/550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.78

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