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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 759.56 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 759.56 and 375.88 is: 518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 759.56 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/759.56 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 759.56 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 285,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,503.41/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.80

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