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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 759.31 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 759.31 and 301.58 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 759.31 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/759.31 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 759.31 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 228,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,992.14/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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