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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 759.12 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 759.12 and 375.46 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 759.12 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/759.12 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 759.12 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 285,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,019.20/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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