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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 758.88 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 758.88 and 375.52 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 758.88 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/758.88 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 758.88 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 284,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,974.62/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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