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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 759.14 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 759.14 and 393.26 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 759.14 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/759.14 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 759.14 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 298,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,535.11/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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