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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.39, 759.55 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.39, 759.55 and 301.74 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.39 : 759.55 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.39/759.55 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.39x = 759.55 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.39x = 229,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,182.06/550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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