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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 759.98 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 759.98 and 302.03 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 759.98 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/759.98 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 759.98 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 229,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,536.56/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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