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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 759.94 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 759.94 and 302.00 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 759.94 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/759.94 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 759.94 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 229,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,499.17/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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