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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 760.46 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 760.46 and 354.54 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 760.46 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/760.46 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 760.46 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 269,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,613.49/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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