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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 759.88 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 759.88 and 354.21 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 759.88 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/759.88 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 759.88 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 269,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,157.09/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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