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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 759.03 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 759.03 and 301.33 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 759.03 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/759.03 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 759.03 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 228,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,718.51/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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