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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 760.08 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 760.08 and 341.23 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 760.08 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/760.08 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 760.08 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 259,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,362.10/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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