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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 758.96 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 758.96 and 373.05 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 758.96 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/758.96 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 758.96 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 283,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,129.56/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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