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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 759.94 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 759.94 and 354.09 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 759.94 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/759.94 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 759.94 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 269,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,087.15/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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