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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 758.16 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 758.16 and 390.58 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 758.16 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/758.16 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 758.16 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 296,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,122.13/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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