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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 760.08 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 760.08 and 351.76 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 760.08 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/760.08 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 760.08 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 267,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,365.74/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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