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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 759.98 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 759.98 and 354.34 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 759.98 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/759.98 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 759.98 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 269,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,291.31/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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