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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 759.08 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 759.08 and 301.39 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 759.08 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/759.08 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 759.08 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 228,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,779.12/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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