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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 759.56 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 759.56 and 301.72 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 759.56 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/759.56 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 759.56 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 229,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,174.44/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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