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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 759.06 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 759.06 and 375.40 is: 517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 759.06 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/759.06 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 759.06 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 284,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,951.12/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.98

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