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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 760.05 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 760.05 and 375.96 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 760.05 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/760.05 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 760.05 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 285,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,748.40/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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