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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.78, 758.77 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.78, 758.77 and 384.70 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.78 : 758.77 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.78/758.77 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.78x = 758.77 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.78x = 291,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,898.82/550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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