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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 759.01 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 759.01 and 384.15 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 759.01 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/759.01 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 759.01 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 291,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,573.69/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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