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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 760.02 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 760.02 and 302.07 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 760.02 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/760.02 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 760.02 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 229,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,579.24/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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