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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 758.79 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 758.79 and 403.02 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 758.79 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/758.79 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 758.79 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 305,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,807.55/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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