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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 759.47 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 759.47 and 373.43 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 759.47 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/759.47 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 759.47 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 283,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,608.91/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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