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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 759.56 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 759.56 and 301.73 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 759.56 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/759.56 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 759.56 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 229,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,176.73/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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