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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.34, 758.77 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.34, 758.77 and 393.16 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.34 : 758.77 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.34/758.77 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.34x = 758.77 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.34x = 298,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,318.01/550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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