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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759.74 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759.74 and 301.86 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759.74 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759.74 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759.74 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 229,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,333.61/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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