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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 760.23 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 760.23 and 385.04 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 760.23 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/760.23 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 760.23 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 292,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,715.16/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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