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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 760.03 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 760.03 and 302.06 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 760.03 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/760.03 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 760.03 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 229,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,574.66/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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