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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 759.40 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 759.40 and 301.61 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 759.40 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/759.40 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 759.40 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 229,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,040.37/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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