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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 758.97 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 758.97 and 376.02 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 758.97 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/758.97 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 758.97 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 285,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,387.90/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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