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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.65, 759.89 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.65, 759.89 and 301.97 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.65 : 759.89 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.65/759.89 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.65x = 759.89 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.65x = 229,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,463.98/550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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