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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 759.96 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 759.96 and 354.46 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 759.96 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/759.96 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 759.96 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 269,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,375.42/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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