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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.88, 760.55 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.88, 760.55 and 354.74 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.88 : 760.55 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.88/760.55 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.88x = 760.55 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.88x = 269,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,791.93/550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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