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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 760.09 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 760.09 and 302.09 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 760.09 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/760.09 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 760.09 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 229,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611.79/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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