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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 759.86 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 759.86 and 374.32 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 759.86 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/759.86 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 759.86 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 284,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,433.38/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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