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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 758.31 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 758.31 and 384.35 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 758.31 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/758.31 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 758.31 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 291,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,450.74/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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