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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 760.04 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 760.04 and 354.37 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 760.04 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/760.04 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 760.04 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 269,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,333.60/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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