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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.66, 759.54 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.66, 759.54 and 361.66 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.66 : 759.54 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.66/759.54 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.66x = 759.54 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.66x = 274,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,695.24/550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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