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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 759.84 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 759.84 and 373.72 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 759.84 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/759.84 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 759.84 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 283,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,967.40/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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