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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 757.81 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 757.81 and 384.02 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 757.81 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/757.81 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 757.81 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 291,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,014.20/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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