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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 759.19 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 759.19 and 301.47 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 759.19 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/759.19 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 759.19 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 228,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,871.50/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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