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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 759.60 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 759.60 and 354.12 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 759.60 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/759.60 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 759.60 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 268,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,989.55/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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