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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 759.13 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 759.13 and 301.43 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 759.13 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/759.13 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 759.13 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 228,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,826.98/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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