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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 759.33 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 759.33 and 393.51 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 759.33 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/759.33 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 759.33 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 298,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,803.95/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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