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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 759.78 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 759.78 and 354.18 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 759.78 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/759.78 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 759.78 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 269,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,098.88/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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