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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 759.42 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 759.42 and 353.79 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 759.42 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/759.42 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 759.42 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 268,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,675.20/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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