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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 758.50 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 758.50 and 392.79 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 758.50 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/758.50 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 758.50 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 297,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,929.40/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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