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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 760.04 and 351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 760.04 and 351.61 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 760.04 = 351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/760.04 = 351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 760.04 × 351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 267,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,240.44/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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