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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.26 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.26 and 385.05 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.26 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.26 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.26 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 292,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,741.32/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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