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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 759.60 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 759.60 and 301.78 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 759.60 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/759.60 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 759.60 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 229,232.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,232.09/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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