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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.33, 759.40 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.33, 759.40 and 301.66 is: 416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.33 : 759.40 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.33/759.40 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.33x = 759.40 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.33x = 229,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,077.95/550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.26

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