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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 759.02 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 759.02 and 301.34 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 759.02 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/759.02 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 759.02 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 228,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,717.79/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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