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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 759.42 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 759.42 and 373.48 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 759.42 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/759.42 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 759.42 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 283,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,628.18/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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