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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 759.71 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 759.71 and 351.51 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 759.71 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/759.71 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 759.71 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 267,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,042.53/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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