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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.49, 759.35 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.49, 759.35 and 373.46 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.49 : 759.35 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.49/759.35 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.49x = 759.35 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.49x = 283,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,583.99/550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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