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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 760.24 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 760.24 and 374.58 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 760.24 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/760.24 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 760.24 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 284,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,770.70/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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