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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 760.17 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 760.17 and 354.41 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 760.17 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/760.17 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 760.17 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 269,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,415.08/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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