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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 760.06 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 760.06 and 302.11 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 760.06 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/760.06 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 760.06 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 229,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,621.73/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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