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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.42, 759.69 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.42, 759.69 and 375.82 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.42 : 759.69 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.42/759.69 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.42x = 759.69 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.42x = 285,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,506.70/550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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