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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.05, 759.05 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.05, 759.05 and 301.37 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.05 : 759.05 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.05/759.05 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.05x = 759.05 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.05x = 228,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,749.60/550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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