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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.57, 759.71 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.57, 759.71 and 301.87 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.57 : 759.71 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.57/759.71 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.57x = 759.71 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.57x = 229,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,329.86/550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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