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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 759.04 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 759.04 and 301.36 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 759.04 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/759.04 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 759.04 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 228,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,744.29/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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