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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 760.03 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 760.03 and 354.14 is: 488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 760.03 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/760.03 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 760.03 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 269,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,157.02/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.75

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