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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 759.85 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 759.85 and 351.45 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 759.85 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/759.85 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 759.85 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 267,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,049.28/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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