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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 758.97 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 758.97 and 337.30 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 758.97 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/758.97 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 758.97 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 256,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,000.58/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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