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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 759.18 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 759.18 and 400.90 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 759.18 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/759.18 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 759.18 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 304,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,355.26/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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