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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 759.91 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 759.91 and 301.99 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 759.91 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/759.91 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 759.91 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 229,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,486.55/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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