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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 758.93 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 758.93 and 373.13 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 758.93 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/758.93 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 758.93 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 283,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,173.89/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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