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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 760.10 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 760.10 and 354.66 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 760.10 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/760.10 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 760.10 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 269,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,575.29/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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