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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 760.26 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 760.26 and 354.42 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 760.26 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/760.26 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 760.26 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 269,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,451.35/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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