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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.57, 759.80 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.57, 759.80 and 371.36 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.57 : 759.80 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.57/759.80 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.57x = 759.80 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.57x = 282,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,159.33/550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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