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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 759.95 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 759.95 and 354.10 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 759.95 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/759.95 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 759.95 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 269,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,092.72/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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