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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 760.02 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 760.02 and 376.22 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 760.02 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/760.02 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 760.02 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 285,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,934.72/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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