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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 757.92 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 757.92 and 529.92 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 757.92 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/757.92 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 757.92 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 401,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,636.97/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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