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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 760.17 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 760.17 and 302.15 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 760.17 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/760.17 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 760.17 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 229,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,682.42/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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