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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 759.48 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 759.48 and 373.43 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 759.48 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/759.48 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 759.48 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 283,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,608.82/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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