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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.16 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.16 and 361.68 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.16 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.16 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.16 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 274,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,934.67/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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