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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 760.28 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 760.28 and 341.09 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 760.28 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/760.28 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 760.28 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 259,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,323.91/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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