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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 758.79 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 758.79 and 383.97 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 758.79 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/758.79 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 758.79 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 291,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,352.60/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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