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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 760.34 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 760.34 and 384.84 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 760.34 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/760.34 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 760.34 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 292,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,609.25/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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