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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.50 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.50 and 385.38 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.50 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.50 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.50 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 293,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,081.49/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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