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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 759.25 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 759.25 and 301.50 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 759.25 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/759.25 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 759.25 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 228,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,913.88/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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