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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 759.19 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 759.19 and 301.45 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 759.19 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/759.19 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 759.19 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 228,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,857.83/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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