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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 759.79 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 759.79 and 301.92 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 759.79 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/759.79 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 759.79 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 229,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,395.80/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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