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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.66, 759.42 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.66, 759.42 and 384.58 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.66 : 759.42 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.66/759.42 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.66x = 759.42 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.66x = 292,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,057.74/550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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