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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 759.72 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 759.72 and 375.78 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 759.72 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/759.72 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 759.72 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 285,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,487.58/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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