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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 759.50 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 759.50 and 373.45 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 759.50 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/759.50 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 759.50 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 283,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,635.28/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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