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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 760.11 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 760.11 and 302.13 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 760.11 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/760.11 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 760.11 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 229,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,650.90/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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